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Terbium(III) fluoride

Terbium(III) fluoride is an inorganic compound with chemical formula TbF<sub>3</sub>. It is hard to dissolve in water. It can be produced by reacting terbium(III) carbonate and 40% hydrofluoric acid at 40°C.

Uses

Terbium(III) fluoride is used for producing metallic terbium.

2 TbF<sub>3</sub> + 3 Ca → 3 CaF<sub>2</sub> + 2 Tb

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